After an incident on Friday, July 8th, when about ten transwomen of color were misgendered and harassed at Banneker Pool, CASS Program Fellow Nona Conner will lead an empowerment group for DC’s transwomen of color to share experiences and learn more about local resources. Trans Empowerment Group Petworth Library Conference Room July 14th, from 7-8:30pm Join […]
Continuing the momentum from our work to make DC safer for Muslim communities, CASS participated in the “Fast With DC Muslims” project, a one-day campaign to fast in solidarity and stand up against anti-Muslim discrimination. The event, organized by the DC Office of Human Rights, brought together over 300 DC residents. Some facts via the […]
We are really excited to participate in Capital Pride this year, supporting safe spaces for *all.* Come stop by our booth on Sunday, or march with us in the parade today! We’ll be at our booth from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday and we need two people at any given time. Sign up here! […]
Last Sunday, we facilitated a workshop on how to respond to public sexual harassment over at the Lamont Street Collective, an intentional community that has been welcoming local artists and activists, hosting shows, and organizing events in their home for over 40 years. We welcomed one of our newest board members as a participant, along with members of […]
This is Nona. As a black transwoman who has engaged in sex work to survive, Nona has too many gaps in her resume and faces too much discrimination to find stable work and proper housing. She’s part of a community that’s more likely to experience homelessness and more likely to face sexual and gender-based harassment […]